2. Loss of Appetite
Lack of interest in eating or sleep.
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3. Lack of Personal Hygiene
Drug addicts often cease personal grooming—such as washing clothes, showering, and brushing teeth.
![bad teeth]()
4. Memory Loss
For instance, unable to recall what they did last night or if injured, unable to recall how it occurred.
![Memory Loss / Blackouts]()
5. Loss of Interest in Social Activities
A loss of motivation for school, hobbies, exercise, or for things that they enjoyed in the past.
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6. Financial Requests
For instance, a sudden unexplained need for money—i.e., borrowing or stealing to pay off unexplained debt.
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7. Secretive Behavior
They act sneaky, withdraw from those they love and remain secretive about where they spend their time.
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8. Change in Social Circles
A shift from long time friends and relationships to new friends, hangouts, and pastimes.
![new friends]()
9. Change in Personality
Unexplained changes in attitude, mood, increased irritability, and angry outbursts.
![Depression]()
10. Highs and Lows
Periods of extreme hyperactivity—followed by periods of fatigue where they seem “out of it”.
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11. New Health Concerns
Sure as headaches, seizures or tremors, and nosebleeds (i.e., meth or cocaine use).
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12. Paranoia
A sudden fear or distrust of others with no rational explanation.
![Bipolar Disorder]()
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Emily Lockhart
Emily Lockhart is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. She believes that being healthy is a lifestyle choice, not a punishment or temporary fix to attain a desired fitness or body image goal. Anna helps her clients take responsibility for their own health and wellness through her classes and articles on ActiveBeat.